My budget is around £2000 and I'm in the UK. I don't want to be massively overbiked (I'm only 5'4").
I'm looking to do a shorter tours, predominantly on roads and some gravel. It'll also need to be comfortable for hauling groceries and picnics.
I would prefer steel, either 26 or 700c.
I prefer an upright position.
https://www.marinbikes.com/gb/bikes/2025-four-corners-1
https://www.ridgeback.co.uk/ridgeback-panorama-varrb22530
https://surlybikes.com/bikes/disc_trucker
https://www.genesisbikes.co.uk/product/genesis-tour-de-fer-30-vargn13110/VARGN13110/GN13110LG
by Lemonlemongo
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This suggestion is not for everyone.. but if I lived in the UK and was looking for a steel touring/commuter with £2k budget, I’d be on the hunt for a Bob Jackson and build it up with modern components
If I were in the UK I’d also consider Rose and Ribble options.
https://www.rosebikes.com/bikes/gravel/adventure
https://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/ribble-gravel-725/
Can you get Fuji in the UK? I have a Fuji touring and love it. Bomb proof. Reasonably priced. Simple. I found a used one for a good price of $500 US and it’s great.
Don’t rule out punching in “touring” in the eBay UK bikes. Steel. Used. Stick to 700c.